Private Equity Attorney (Professional Track) (Atlanta)

DLA Piper•Atlanta, GA

13d•$135,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary DLA Piper is seeking entry-level attorneys to join our Private Equity practice in the Fall of 2026 in our Atlanta office. Applicants should be current third year law students with an anticipated graduation date of spring 2026. We are seeking exceptional law students with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated to build their legal skills and gain insight into client needs. We value innovators and creative thinkers. If you thrive on challenge and value teamwork, we want to hear from you. This is a non-partnership track position which will allow you to participate in a comprehensive training and development program and work on client projects across cutting-edge practices, industries and borders, while having a reduced billable hours requirement. As part of this program, you will be immediately integrated into a practice group and be part of a team. You will have the opportunity to support causes that impact our clients and better our communities through the firm’s commitment to pro bono.

Requirements

Current third year law students with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2026
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
Foster positive work relationships
Comply with all firm policies and practices
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned

Nice To Haves

Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise.
Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. initiative and ownership.
self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion.
Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations
Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts
Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product
Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends
Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time
Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm
Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities
Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement
Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff
Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time